Canada Immigration uses a point system to evaluate who among the applicants can be approved as independent immigrants of Canada. 

This system is based on priorities set by Canada's immigration policy. It is used to attract and admit immigrants whom the government of Canada believes will be able to make economic contribution to the county.

Anyone who wants to apply as an independent immigrant to Canada is assess by the point system except those who are sponsored as family class applicants or who claim refugee status.  

You have to  read this very carefully.....

Independent immigrant applicants are evaluated based on 6 FACTORS.

You get points for every factor based on your qualifications. It is like a written school examinations. The higher your score is, the better your chances of being approved as an immigrant.  

This is good news for you. This only means that with the right information in your hand, you can learn to assess your chances of qualifying as an independent immigrant.

The use of the Point System in evaluating the independent applicants is very objective. The Visa Officer reviews your application documents. The Visa Officer then gives you points based on 6 factors. 

If you score at least 67 points in these 6 factors based on the  application you submitted to the Canadian Embassy, you will generally be invited to attend a selection interview with the Visa Officer. 

Again, remember this --- unless you have scored at least 67 points on these 6 factors, you may not be called in for a selection interview.

  Summary of how the whole point system works:

 1   You will submit your application form plus all required documents and processing fees to the Visa Office.

 

 2     The Visa Officer will review and process your application. 

 

 3     Based on your application, the Visa Officer will give you points based on 6 factors

Factors	Maximum Points
Factor 1  -  Education	25
Factor 2  -  Official Languages	24
Factor 3  -  Work Experience	21
Factor 4  -  Age	10
Factor 5 -  Arranged Employment	10
Factor 6  -  Adaptability	10
TOTAL POINTS	100

 

 6    You should score at least 75 points to be called in for a selection interview. If your score is very high, chances are you will no longer be called in for a selection interview. Your next step is to pass the medical examinations.

 

 7    You have to attend the selection interview if you are called in.

 

 8    After the selection interview,  you need to do is to pass the medical examinations to receive your permanent resident visa.